Considering his family’s pedigree, there was never much doubt about Max LeBlanc’s athletic potential. The Baylor School senior’s three older siblings all play collegiate sports — one brother is on the University of Kentucky tennis team, another is a decathlete at High Point University, and his sister is on the tennis team at the University of Portland.
Combine those genetics with an earnest work ethic, and the result is becoming one of the most sought-after high school recruits in the state for the class of 2024.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound tight end, a consensus four-star prospect who is rated the No. 265 overall player nationally by 247Sports.com, is the No. 3 overall player on this year’s Times Free Press Dynamite Baker’s Dozen list.
A transfer from Montreal, Canada, LeBlanc committed to Ohio State in April, citing the Buckeyes as being his dream program since childhood and choosing them over Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee.
“I knew after taking all my visits (to other schools) that Ohio State is the right place for me,” LeBlanc said. “I’ve been a fan of the program growing up, and being there around the coaches and other players made me sure of my decision.